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Is it safe to provide a false departure date when applying for a Thailand tourist visa from Australia?

Thailand Visa Tourist Visa Retirement Visa Visa Application Departure Date Requirements Overstay

Damien ********

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Hi folks , applying for 60 day tourist visa in Australia . 

On the application it asks for departure date from Thailand but I will apply for retirement visa after I have checked out a few beachside 

Locations. 

Someone previously said that the embassy don’t check departure dates so just put a false flight number but I don’t want my visa rejected if they do check flights

I know I could but a cheap ticket to Cambodia or somewhere but that’s just a waste of money.

Thanks for suggestions

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The discussion revolves around applying for a 60-day tourist visa to Thailand from Australia while planning to transition to a retirement visa post-arrival. The original poster is concerned about providing a false departure date on the visa application and whether it could lead to rejection if checked. Several commenters suggest various strategies, including applying for the retirement visa instead, booking throwaway tickets, or providing a flight date without proof of booking. The conversation highlights the nuances of visa applications, the requirement for onward travel tickets, and the differing opinions on the necessity and implications of providing accurate flight details.

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Chuck *********

Chuck *********

Received my retirement visa last year. Made 1 trip (30 days) and opened a bank account with 800k Baht. Returned 2 months later with 60 day visa and applied for retirement visa. Had to show airline return ticket to US to board so booked a cheap flight to Singapore (60USD). Took 30 days for approval.

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Andrew *******

Andrew *******

Still cannot understand why an onward ticket is required ....it's cheap enough to get a bus ticket to border ...and many are now getting the fake tickets .. makes travelling inflexible and more difficult .

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Graham ******

Graham ******

You probably will not be boarding your flight to Thailand and, if challenged, produce a bus ticket to the border (that's still Thailand)

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Andrew *******

Andrew *******

I don't think this makes any difference ...people end up overstaying for many reasons ...u can get a fake ticket on line and a border bus run ticket for a few dollars is allowed . Having said that I've seldom been asked

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Dennis *********

Dennis *********

quite simple if you read any thai news. Government always worry about overstays, so this is a requirement due to you are only visiting and they want to take steps to ensure that you are actually going to leave.

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Andrew *******

Andrew *******

@Dennis ********

I understand the reasoning ...but when people can purchase fake tickets and only need to spend $20 to do a border run ...it makes it difficult for those that want an open itinary and flexibility .

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Nigel **************

Nigel **************

because Immigration have clamped down hard recently on the 'online travel within your stamp requirement'.

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David ********

David ********

You can book a bus from Hat Yai to Padang Besar (Malaysia) for $12 from 12go. Good for a throw away ticket

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Wayne *********

Wayne *********

Just put a flight and date they don't ask for proof of booking. I have done it multiple times. Go via Sydney thai consulate get Pre-approval online much easier than Canberra plus if you get declined via Sydney you haven't paid so you don't loose your application fee

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Ali ********

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Ali ********

Ali ********

Fellow Aussie here, I sent an email to Canberra (don’t bother calling they never answer, email response was prompt) I asked if my flights would impact application and got a response - I then included a copy of the email in my application. I was only extending for 30 days though. Thought I’d share incase it was helpful

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Phil ******

Phil ******

Apply through Sydney

@Damien *******

its far easier and stick your flts in and if thats 90 days its ok

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Phil ******

Phil ******

Sydney is far easier

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Ritchie *****

Ritchie *****

I don’t think you can apply for retirement visa from inside Thailand.

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Dan ********

Dan ********

yes you can and if you do you don't need to have health insurance to qualify.

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John ******

John ******

That's the path I'm taking, wasn't impressed with the advice I got from the Embassy in Canberra. Currently, in Thailand on 90 day tourist visa. Don’t need health insurance. (Although I have comprehensive travel insurance anyhow). Don't need proof of income either, only admin hassle is to get bank statement from my Thai bank to show minimum 800k baht a/c balance, which I've had since mid 2023.

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Ritchie *****

Ritchie *****

thanks , I wasn’t sure hence the word “think”

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Kool *******

Kool *******

Just apply for the retirement visa instead of the tourist visa. The initial visa is 90 days, and makes it much easier after you get here.

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Ken ********

Ken ********

have to apply for a non O or OA Visa then get a 12 month extension based on retirement or marriage. Can't just apply for a retirement visa

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